Sometimes in this digital world I think we forget that photography is all about the finished print. I agree it is wonderful being able to get the instant feedback on screen and to be able to flash through hundreds of photos in minutes, but I was reminded this morning as I printed out 8′x10″ copies of my portfolio photos how amazing it is to see a good photograph on good paper and hold it in your hands.
I’m using a Canon iP5300 printer and Kodak Ultra Premium paper at the moment. The combination of these two products is really helping my photographs leap out from the page. The daisy and the sunset (you will see this when I get to the last part of my Mornington Peninsula entries) prints just honestly left me standing there lost for words.
My photograph to print ratio is about 1:800 I would estimate, but when you come across a photograph that blows you away on screen, do yourself a favour and print it big on the best quality paper. It will knock your socks off.
Rant over … thank you for reading. Love to hear your thoughts on this.
August 27th, 2007 at 11:04 am
I always collect 30 or so of my 6x4s and run them off at Dick Smiths for 15c each. I find even seeing them at that size is still pretty cool.